Analyzing Experiments and Conclusions

What is the first step in drawing conclusions based on the results of an experiment?

• Summarize findings

• Interpret data

• Make inferences

• Identify errors

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

Which of the following best describes making inferences in an experiment?

• Using data to support or refute the hypothesis

• Clearly stating conclusions based on evidence

• Recognizing potential sources of error

• Evaluating if the experiment effectively isolated variables

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NGSS.HS-PS1-3

Why is it important to summarize findings in an experiment?

• To identify patterns or trends

• To avoid assumptions

• To clearly state conclusions based on evidence

• To recognize potential sources of error

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NGSS.HS-PS2-5

Which of the following is a potential source of error in an experiment?

• Properly controlled variables

• Accurate measurements

• Uncontrolled variables

• Effective isolation of variables

What should be evaluated to determine if an experiment effectively isolated variables?

• The hypothesis

• The controls and variables

• The data trends

• The summary of findings

How can an experiment be improved to reduce errors and increase reliability?

• By summarizing findings

• By making inferences

• By proposing changes to the procedure

• By interpreting data

What is the role of peer review in the scientific process?

• To summarize findings

• To check for errors and biases

• To identify patterns or trends

• To make inferences

How does peer feedback benefit scientific research?

• By recognizing potential sources of error

• By improving research quality

• By clearly stating conclusions

• By evaluating controls and variables

Which of the following is NOT a step in drawing conclusions based on experimental results?

• Interpret data

• Make inferences

• Identify errors

• Summarize findings

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

NGSS.HS-PS3-4

What should be done if an experiment's procedure is found to have errors?

• Ignore the errors and proceed

• Summarize the findings

• Propose changes to reduce errors

• Make inferences based on the data

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-2